gas generator

noun

A mechanical device that uses a chemical reaction to produce a gas as an output.

Meanings

noungas generator (plural gas generators)

plural gas generators

  1. spacecraftaerospaceA mechanical device that uses a chemical reaction to produce a gas as an output.
  2. USengineeringAn electrical generator that runs on gasoline.
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